1800-1849

Double Wrench

Date Made: 1800-1849

Double Wrench

Contruction: Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 76 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Owner purchased the quilt at a flea market in the Iowa State Fairgrounds in 1978 for $12.50. In the box it said "Grandmother's old quilt". Seller bought it in Kansas .

6-3-14

KID: 6-3-14

1800-1849

Floral Applique

Date Made: 1800-1849

Floral Applique

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Reverse Applique

Quilt Size: 78 inches x 78 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Passed down by mother's to daughters for three generations. Not known how the quilt was first acquired.

6-3-184

KID: 6-3-184

1800-1849

Carolina Lily

Zimmerman, Mrs.

Date Made: 1800-1849

Carolina Lily

Creator: Zimmerman, Mrs.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 68.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt has been passed down to the first daughter since 1840.

6-3-1559

KID: 6-3-1559

1800-1849

Kentucky Rose var...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Kentucky Rose variation

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 91.5 inches x 93 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1749

KID: 6-3-1749

1800-1849

Basket Flower var...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Basket Flower variation

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 85 inches x 93 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Donated to the Sioux City Public Museum.

6-3-1886

KID: 6-3-1886

1800-1849

The Meadow Lily

Date Made: 1800-1849

The Meadow Lily

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 72 inches x 86 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Bought at an auction.

6-3-1896

KID: 6-3-1896

1800-1849

Square and Points...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Square and Points

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Wool, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-242

KID: 6-3-242

1800-1849

Feathered Star va...

Snouffer, Sarah Ran...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Feathered Star variation

Creator: Snouffer, Sarah Rannabarger

Location Made: Maryland (MD) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 98.5 inches x 100 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt was made in 1820., brought to Missouri in 1850, brought to Iowa in 1911. It was found in a storage shed in the back yard and sold to an antique dealer.

6-3-528

KID: 6-3-528

1800-1849

Rose of Sharon va...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Rose of Sharon variation

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81 inches x 82 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt may have been made by a member of the Sam Clark family. The owner has a clipping mentioning the quilt 30 years previously as being 100 years old - meaning the quilt would have been made in 1832.

6-3-575

KID: 6-3-575

1800-1849

Democratic Rose

Richard, Lenna

Date Made: 1800-1849

Democratic Rose

Creator: Richard, Lenna

Location Made: Corydon, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Reverse Applique

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 92 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-712

KID: 6-3-712

1800-1849

Log Cabin

Bane, Anna

Date Made: 1800-1849

Log Cabin

Creator: Bane, Anna

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1039

KID: 6-3-1039

1800-1849

Puss In The Corne...

Wolf, Dorothea

Date Made: 1800-1849

Puss In The Corner

Creator: Wolf, Dorothea

Location Made: Williamsport, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 61 inches x 89 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Franklin County Historical Museum Collection

Quilt was given to the Franklin County Historical Museum in Hampton, Iowa.

6-3-1131

KID: 6-3-1131

1800-1849

The Hand

Date Made: 1800-1849

The Hand

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 82 inches x 91.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt is museum owned.

6-3-1314

KID: 6-3-1314

1800-1849

Tulip Pattern

Ford, Mrs.

Date Made: 1800-1849

Tulip Pattern

Creator: Ford, Mrs.

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 92 inches x 94 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Entered in World's Fair in 1890 and won a prize. Present owner got the quilt because no one else wanted it.

6-3-1737

KID: 6-3-1737

1800-1849

Unknown - Appliqu...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Unknown - Applique

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Owner received the quilt from her grandfather, Edward Bowman Keller.

6-3-4

KID: 6-3-4

1800-1849

Pennsylvania LeMo...

Quiltmaker, Unknown...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Pennsylvania LeMoyne Star

Creator: Quiltmaker, Unknown

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 88 inches x 90 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Unknown, Print, Brown setting squares have a glazed or polished finish.

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-189

KID: 6-3-189

1800-1849

Double Irish Chai...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Double Irish Chain

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 inches x 74 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-448

KID: 6-3-448

1800-1849

Pieced Basket

Nottage, Rebecca Co...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Pieced Basket

Creator: Nottage, Rebecca Cox

Location Made: New London, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 65.5 inches x 78.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Rebecca made this quilt for her brother before she left for the gold rush in California in 1849.

6-3-539

KID: 6-3-539

1800-1849

Applique Borderie...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Applique Borderie Perse Style

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique, Other applique, Broderie Perse applique

Quilt Size: 71 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Chintz, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Purchased in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

6-3-595

KID: 6-3-595

1800-1849

Star of Bethleham...

McCallister, Mary S...

Date Made: 1800-1849

Star of Bethleham variation

Creator: McCallister, Mary Stinson

Location Made: Iowa City, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 95 inches x 95 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-661

KID: 6-3-661

1800-1849

Nine Patch

Date Made: 1800-1849

Nine Patch

Quilt Size: 75 inches x 96 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Nancy Bolton Fisher brought the quilt from West Virginia in 1850 as a dowry.

6-3-822

KID: 6-3-822

1800-1849

Whole Cloth

Buell, Sapphira

Date Made: 1800-1849

Whole Cloth

Creator: Buell, Sapphira

Location Made: Martinsburgh, New York (NY) United States

Quilt Size: 81 inches x 81 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-863

KID: 6-3-863

1800-1849

Rose of Sharon

Nickels, Sophie

Date Made: 1800-1849

Rose of Sharon

Creator: Nickels, Sophie

Location Made: Connellsville, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 90 inches x 91 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-881

KID: 6-3-881

1800-1849

LaFayette Orange ...

Date Made: 1800-1849

LaFayette Orange Peel

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 84 inches x 96 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Donated to the Nelson Pioneer Farm.

6-3-2097

KID: 6-3-2097

1850-1875

Double T

Date Made: 1850-1875

Double T

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 83 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Other, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Owner received the quilt from her grandfather, Edward Bowman Keller.

6-3-5

KID: 6-3-5

1850-1875

Bear's Foot

Quiltmaker, Unknown...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Bear's Foot

Creator: Quiltmaker, Unknown

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 84 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Dotted, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

Purchased in 1976 for $125.00 by Mary Barton at Hedrick Shop in Pennsylvania

6-3-36

KID: 6-3-36

1850-1875

Roman Stripe

Date Made: 1850-1875

Roman Stripe

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 66.5 inches x 77 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Cotton, Wool, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-81

KID: 6-3-81

1850-1875

Tanganoxie Nine P...

Livingston, Susie R...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Tanganoxie Nine Patch

Creator: Livingston, Susie Rabuck

Location Made: Carrollton, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 79 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Passed from maker to owner (grandmother to granddaughter).

6-3-140

KID: 6-3-140

1850-1875

Unknown

Date Made: 1850-1875

Unknown

Location Made: Kansas (KS) United States

Contruction: Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 101 inches x 101 inches

Quilting Techniques: Machine quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Handed down through the family.

6-3-147

KID: 6-3-147

1850-1875

Irish Chain

Edward, Gwennie

Date Made: 1850-1875

Irish Chain

Creator: Edward, Gwennie

Location Made: Cardiff United Kingdom

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73 inches x 86 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt made in Cardiff, Wales in 1864. Family moved to Scranton, PA in 1866. Later moved to Welsh community near Dedham, Iowa. Quilt has been passed down through the family.

6-3-201

KID: 6-3-201

1850-1875

Chimney Sweep

Quiltmaker, Unknown...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Chimney Sweep

Creator: Quiltmaker, Unknown

Location Made: Chatsworth, Illinois (IL)

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 73.75 inches x 84.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain, Striped

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-275

KID: 6-3-275

1850-1875

Oakleaf and Acorn...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Oakleaf and Acorn variation

Contruction: Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 66.5 inches x 67.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Received quilt when husband's grandmother died in 1987. The grandmother didn't make the quilt.

6-3-314

KID: 6-3-314

1850-1875

June Lily variati...

Date Made: 1850-1875

June Lily variation

Location Made: Wood, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 67.5 inches x 87 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt was made by great-grandmother of Mary Shoemaker who then gave the quilt to her friend in the mid-1960's.

6-3-357

KID: 6-3-357

1850-1875

Friendship Star

Date Made: 1850-1875

Friendship Star

Location Made: Durand, Illinois (IL) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Indelible writing.

Quilt Size: 70 inches x 84 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Friend's of the owner's grandmother made the quilt as a farewell gift when she left Illinois to come to Spirit Lake, IA. The quilt top was complete and was quilted by the present owner in 1976 by present owner and a friend.

6-3-361

KID: 6-3-361

1850-1875

Flower Basket

Wegener, Caroline

Date Made: 1850-1875

Flower Basket

Creator: Wegener, Caroline

Location Made: Fairvilee, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 60 inches x 74 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt maker was well travelled, had attended the opening of the Panama Canal and the World's Fair. The present owner of the quilt remembers seeing the quilt on display and admired it a great deal.

6-3-374

KID: 6-3-374

1850-1875

Lone Star

Atkinson, Martha

Date Made: 1850-1875

Lone Star

Creator: Atkinson, Martha

Location Made: Emmetsburg, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 66 inches x 79 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-375

KID: 6-3-375

1850-1875

Courthouse Steps

Miller, Mary

Date Made: 1850-1875

Courthouse Steps

Creator: Miller, Mary

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 inches x 77 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Machine quilting

Fabrics: Linen, Silk, Wool, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt was given to maker's granddaughter who then gave it to the present owner.

6-3-444

KID: 6-3-444

1850-1875

Log Cabin

Murphy, Elizabeth B...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Log Cabin

Creator: Murphy, Elizabeth Bigham

Location Made: Crawfordville, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: English template Piecing, Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 77 inches x 84 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Linen, Silk, Wool, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-569

KID: 6-3-569

1850-1875

Pine Tree variati...

Myers, Christina

Date Made: 1850-1875

Pine Tree variation

Creator: Myers, Christina

Location Made: Norwood, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.5 inches x 85 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Quilt had been passed down through maker's family and then sold at auction in 1988.

6-3-594

KID: 6-3-594

1850-1875

Star of Bethlehem...

Palmer, Rachel McVe...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Star of Bethlehem

Creator: Palmer, Rachel McVey

Location Made: Humeston, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 85 inches x 99 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Rachel married at 14 years old to a man 20 years older with children her age.

6-3-704

KID: 6-3-704

1850-1875

Baskets of Chips

Tanner, Isabel Kear...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Baskets of Chips

Creator: Tanner, Isabel Kearns

Location Made: New Hall, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 72 inches x 76 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-781

KID: 6-3-781

1850-1875

Single Irish Chai...

Hummel, Anna-Maria ...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Single Irish Chain

Creator: Hummel, Anna-Maria Headlton

Location Made: Monroe, Pennsylvania (PA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 36 inches x 39 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-815

KID: 6-3-815

1850-1875

David and Goliath...

Date Made: 1850-1875

David and Goliath

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 67.5 inches x 88.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-832

KID: 6-3-832

1850-1875

Oak Leaf with Cen...

Feldermann, Amelia

Date Made: 1850-1875

Oak Leaf with Center Star variation

Creator: Feldermann, Amelia

Location Made: Bellevue, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Applique

Quilt Size: 76.5 inches x 77.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-879

KID: 6-3-879

1850-1875

Basket of Flowers...

Davis, Rhoda Steven...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Basket of Flowers variation

Creator: Davis, Rhoda Stevens

Location Made: Highland Center, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 68 inches x 83.5 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-909

KID: 6-3-909

1850-1875

Untitled

Date Made: 1850-1875

Untitled

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 81 inches x 85 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-916

KID: 6-3-916

1850-1875

Star of LeMoyne

Date Made: 1850-1875

Star of LeMoyne

Location Made: Ames, Iowa (IA) United States

Quilt Size: 27 inches x 70 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin, Print

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-957

KID: 6-3-957

1850-1875

Sun Rays

Date Made: 1850-1875

Sun Rays

Location Made: Ames, Iowa (IA) United States

Quilt Size: 45 inches x 72 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Floral

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-974

KID: 6-3-974

1850-1875

Crazy Quilt

Armstrong, Lyla Sou...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Crazy Quilt

Creator: Armstrong, Lyla Southard

Location Made: Lime Spring, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Embroidery

Quilt Size: 59 inches x 72 inches

Quilting Techniques: Tied or tufted

Fabrics: Silk, Satin, Velvet, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1043

KID: 6-3-1043

1850-1875

English Ivy varia...

Knight, Cynthia M. ...

Date Made: 1850-1875

English Ivy variation

Creator: Knight, Cynthia M. Hobbs

Location Made: Fayette, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 79.25 inches x 84 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1048

KID: 6-3-1048

1850-1875

Twinkling Star

Date Made: 1850-1875

Twinkling Star

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Machine Piecing

Quilt Size: 64 inches x 81 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1098

KID: 6-3-1098

1850-1875

Shoo Fly

Date Made: 1850-1875

Shoo Fly

Location Made: Ames, Iowa (IA) United States

Quilt Size: 46 inches x 72 inches

Fabrics: Unknown, Muslin, Unknown

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-1162

KID: 6-3-1162

1850-1875

King's Crown

Date Made: 1850-1875

King's Crown

Location Made: Ohio (OH) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 85.75 inches x 89.25 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1254

KID: 6-3-1254

1850-1875

Counter Pane; Nin...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Counter Pane; Nine Patch

Location Made: Ames, Iowa (IA) United States

Quilt Size: 41 inches x 70.25 inches

Fabrics: Cotton, Muslin

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project; Mary Barton Collection

6-3-1452

KID: 6-3-1452

1850-1875

Flower Pot

Harmon, Georgiana S...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Flower Pot

Creator: Harmon, Georgiana Scurr

Location Made: Greencastle Township, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 89 inches x 91 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting, Stuffed work

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1489

KID: 6-3-1489

1850-1875

Poinsettia

Schumacher, Francis...

Date Made: 1850-1875

Poinsettia

Creator: Schumacher, Francisca

Location Made: Afton, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 67.5 inches x 80 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1603

KID: 6-3-1603

1850-1875

Snowball

Date Made: 1850-1875

Snowball

Location Made: Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 74 inches x 85 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

Made by a member of the Reed family. They came to Iowa from new York on their way to South Dakota but later returned to Iowa.

6-3-1609

KID: 6-3-1609

1850-1875

Feathered Star

Date Made: 1850-1875

Feathered Star

Location Made: United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing

Quilt Size: 92.75 inches x 95 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1636

KID: 6-3-1636

1850-1875

Poinsetta variati...

Brown, Sarah A.

Date Made: 1850-1875

Poinsetta variation

Creator: Brown, Sarah A.

Location Made: Wisconsin (WI) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 74 inches x 81 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

6-3-1837

KID: 6-3-1837

1850-1875

Sunflower

Humerick, Anna

Date Made: 1850-1875

Sunflower

Creator: Humerick, Anna

Location Made: Atlantic, Iowa (IA) United States

Contruction: Hand Piecing, Hand Applique

Quilt Size: 62 inches x 76 inches

Quilting Techniques: Hand quilting

Fabrics: Cotton, Unknown, Print, Solid/plain

Project: Iowa Quilt Research Project

this quilt was in the house that Jesse James stopped at after the train robbery near Adair, Iowa in 1873.

6-3-1865

KID: 6-3-1865